I always thought that design trends were tricky. I never really understood the purpose of having trends for interiors because let's face it, no-one is going to revamp their home or café every year! But, after years of being in the furniture industry I have developed admiration for interior design trends. I’ll tell you why.
Once while on a vacation with my husband in Sri Lanka, we stayed in a hotel in the beautiful town Kandy. The mesmerising interiors of the room consisted of a hand carved wooden four poster bed and I couldn’t take my eyes off it. I loved the design so much that I knew it would be engraved in my memory forever.
Colors and patterns play an important part in creating the ambience of a place and have the potential to make or break it. Here are some tips and resources to help you choose the right colors for your client’s café, bar, restaurant or bakery. Images via Pinterest.
Hello people, hope the new year is treating you better. All of us wished for a kinder year and I truly believe that there is power in collective thinking. 2021 heard us!
It’s been almost a year of the pandemic, some of us are getting used to the new life but I feel that a large part of the population is still struggling to come to terms with it. That makes me wonder, what can we do to improve our life at home?
Take a moment and think of your favourite café. What memories does it bring? Cozy, comfortable seating, a beautiful view, mouth watering food and good company. Cafés are magical places and to own one would be a dream come true for anyone!
A piece of accent furniture is like red lipstick, you cannot look away even if you want to. You know how wearing red lipstick makes your face glow, just like that, a statement chair or table enlivens the entire room! (Image: Bone Inlay credenza by Kernig Krafts)
Warm neutral colours, soft furnishings and naturally finished wood are some intrinsic characteristics of rustic decor. These physical attributes together create a raw, fuss free and organic environment that makes us feel closer to nature.
Whenever you look for furniture online I'm sure you weigh all your options before making your decision. Read this article to find out why solid wood furniture is expensive but great value for money as compared to engineered wood items.
This pandemic has taught us one thing for sure and we will be doing it for a long time now; work from home. I have some tips for you to deal with your “work from home” blues better!
Born on 2nd July 1796, Michael Thonet was a cabinet maker of German-Austrian origin, who began his studio in 1819. A furniture design pioneer, he will always be celebrated worldwide for creating the classic and timeless, bentwood chair. Photo by Frederik Vercruysse.
Acacia wood is an extremely sought after hardwood, used not only for making furniture items but also for a variety of kitchenware such as serving platters, chopping boards etc.